1 . Choose the bike that suits you!

Do you want to tour Amsterdam by bike? Here are some bikes that you can choose to use.

Bike with a child seat Are you looking for a bike with a child seat? MacBike rents out bicycles with a child’s seat at the front or back. These are of high quality so you can be sure you can cycle safely through Amsterdam with your child. Prices: 1 hour: €11.50 3 hours: €13.50 1 day: €18.50 Extra day: €16.50 Available at: Oosterdok, Vondelpark & Waterlooplein

Cargo (货运) bike Do you want to take more than one child on your bike? Then hire a cargo bike for an adult and two children from MacBike. The cargo bike comes with seven gears (齿轮) so you can easily transport one or two children. Prices: 1 hour: €17.50 3 hours: €20.00 1 day: €35.00 Extra day: €35.00 Available at: Oosterdok, Vondelpark & Waterlooplein

Electric bike Would you like an extra push? Or are you going to make a longer bike ride? Then rent an electric bike from MacBike. The batteries of our electric bikes will last between 40 and 80 km depending on the speed chosen. The bike has two locks so you have the freedom to go wherever you want. Prices: 3 hours: €17.50 1 day: €28.00 Extra day: €28.00 Insurance per 3 hours: €10.00 Insurance per day: €12.00 Deposit: only credit card Available at: Oosterdok & Vondelpark

Parent-child tandem (双人自行车) Do you feel like cycling together as a team and discovering Amsterdam together? Then rent a tandem for an adult with a child from MacBike. With this tandem, the child sits in the front and can pedal (踩) along. The tandem is equipped with two locks so you have the freedom to go wherever you want. Prices: 1 hour: €17.50 3 hours: €20.00 1 day: €35.00 Extra day: €35.00 Available at: Vondelpark & Waterlooplein

1. Which of the following costs the least money for two days?

A．A bike with a child seat.	B．A cargo bike.
C．A parent-child tandem.	D．An electric bike.

2. What is the unique feature of the electric bike?

A．It is the safest to ride.	B．It is the most effortless.
C．It doesn’t need a deposit.	D．It is equipped with locks.

3. What do the four bikes have in common?

A．They ask for extra insurance.	B．They are designed for children.
C．They belong to the same owner.	D．They are rentable at Waterlooplein.

2 . Tracks Through Time: Four Stunning UK Train Journeys

The United Kingdom is rightly celebrated as the birthplace of the railway. And there’s no better way to see it than sitting by the window in a train.

Glasgow to Mallaig

Considered by some to be the most scenic railway line in the world, this line takes passengers from the bustling city of Glasgow through Scotland’s wild western highlands to the remote port of Mallaig. Immerse yourself in unforgettable scenery on this journey, and don’t forget to look out for Ben Nevis!

The Caledonian Sleeper

Passengers can enjoy falling asleep to the rhythm of the train on leaving London, then waking up to the serene beauty of the Highlands at dawn right outside your window. Take a trip back in time with all the modern amenities you could want with this iconic train journey!

The Cambrian Line

Wales, with its dramatic landscapes, historic sites and inspiring vistas, offers some magical train journeys to be found in the UK. And perhaps the jewel in the Welsh crown is the Cambrian Line, which weaves its way through Mid Wales to the coast. The route begins in Shrewsbury in England and is famed for its scenery.

The Settle-Carlisle Line

No article on iconic United Kingdom train journeys would be complete without this incredible train line. Opened in 1876, the 73-mile long route takes the traveller from Settle Junction in North Yorkshire to Carlisle in Cumbria. Threatened with closure in the 1980s, the line was saved thanks to the efforts of rail lovers, and passenger numbers have gone from strength to strength.

1. Which place should you go to if you want to visit a harbor?

A．Glasgow.	B．Mallaig.
C．Western highlands.	D．Ben Nevis.

2. What can you do by taking the Cambrian Line?

A．Pick up some precious jewels.

B．Weave magic to enjoy the route.

C．Have a sound and comfortable sleep.

D．Appreciate fantastic views in Wales.

3. Which line was once in danger of being shut?

A．Glasgow to Mallaig.	B．The Caledonian Sleeper.
C．The Cambrian Line.	D．The Settle Carlisle Line.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which city does the man want to go to?

A．Toronto.

B．New York.

C．London.

2. How does the woman suggest the man get to his final destination?

A．By taxi.

B．By subway.

C．By airport shuttle.

3. How much time will the man have to collect his luggage?

A．Less than an hour.

B．About one and a half hours.

C．At least two hours.

4. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A．At a university.

B．At a ticket office.

C．On the telephone.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the purpose of the speaker?

A．To forecast the weather.

B．To keep people informed.

C．To make an advertisement.

2. What causes flights to South America risky?

A．A terrible storm.

B．Heavy air traffic.

C．Mechanical problems.

3. What will the air companies do for passengers if the flights are canceled?

A．Allow them to change flight routes.

B．Offer them free hotels.

C．Return all their money.

4. Which place is included in the no-go list?

A．Cairo.

B．Panama.

C．Buenos Aires.

5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Imagine a vehicle that can pick you up outside your home, drive to the nearest railway line, and change itself into a train. It may sound like a story from “Thomas the Tank Engine,”     1     that’s exactly what Japan’s DMV Road-Rail buses have been doing since they    2     (launch) on Christmas Day 2021.

With a capacity of 23, the DMV is a diesel-powered (柴油驱动的) bus fitted with a set of retractable (可缩进的) rail wheels    3    can be put in place in about 15 seconds. Lighter than a traditional train, the DMV also consumes less fuel and is    4     (cheap) to maintain.

    5     (advertise) as “the world’s first operational dual-mode vehicle,” it is actually the latest in a long series of similar experiments    6     (improve) rural rail services. As far back as the 1930s, similar vehicles    7    the DMV were tested in England and West Germany.

Tokushima government hopes that the DMV buses    8       (become) a tourist draw in their own right. It also believes that the vehicles could also be useful for reaching isolated communities in the event of natural    9     (disaster) such as earthquakes, which can leave sections of roads or railway lines    10     (usable).

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where is the Royal Hotel?

A．Opposite the post office.

B．Near the first crossing.

C．At the first traffic light.

2. What does the man think of uphill walk?

A．It’s demanding.

B．It’s interesting.

C．It’s easy.

3. How will the woman probably go to the Royal Hotel?

A．On foot.

B．By bus.

C．By taxi.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman ask the man to do at first?

A．Find car keys

B．Take a bus

C．Check his schedule.

2. What did the man do last week?

A．He crashed his car into a police car

B．He changed his car insurance

C．He got two speeding tickets

3. What do we know about the course?

A．It’s expensive

B．It’s 25-hour long

C．It’s an off line course

8 . How to charge an electric vehicle (EV) is one of the biggest concerns people have when working out whether going electric is right for them.

It is true that sometimes gaining access to reliable charging can seem a bit tricky.     1    

First, download an app with a comprehensive map of the public charging points showing their locations, how powerful they are, and whether they’re working. All this is vital information because, even if you have public charging points nearby, you will need alternatives in case they’re in use.    2    

A growing number of property owners are renting out their charging points and drive ways to other local EV drivers when they’re not using them.    3     Thus, your car gets charged, the owners make money, and emissions are reduced.

    4       For example, when your car is running out of juice, you’d just pull up to a battery-change station from your car brand and sit in the car while a fully charged unit is changed in. The Chinese EV brand Nio does this, but isn’t available in the UK as yet.

For now, if charging access remains difficult for you, it’s still possible to go electric-in part.    5     Many hybrid (混合) cars are now good for 50 miles of electric running before you need to use the engine. So, if most of your driving is local, you might only need to find a charger once or twice a week, while you have the backup of a fuel engine for long journeys.

A．But it may be easier than you think.

B．It actually worked out much cheaper.

C．There are also other innovative ways to get your EV going.

D．A plug-in EV combines a petrol engine with a smaller battery.

E．A “fast” charger usually takes eight hours to fully charge an EV.

F．So you need to get a good feel for where your nearest points are.

G．You can find a map of homeowners whose charging points are available.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where are the speakers?

A．On an airplane.

B．At the airport security.

C．At the airport ticket office.

2. Which city is probably the man’s final destination?

A．London.

B．New York.

C．Los Angeles.

3. What does the man need to have changed?

A．His ticket.

B．His meal package.

C．His Internet service.

10 . Pity the poor traffic policeman. He’s the last guy you want to see when you’re speeding down the highway. But according to a major research by scientists in Canada and California, that policeman just might be saving your life or the life of someone else.

The researchers have found that a traffic ticket reduces a driver’s chance of being involved in a disastrous accident greatly. The effect doesn’t last long, however. Within months, the lead foot is back on the pedal and the risk of killing yourself or someone else is back up to where it was before that policeman stared you in the eye and wrote out that expensive ticket. It is back to business as usual for most motorists.

Traffic tickets save thousands of lives every year. Yet traffic laws are applied infrequently, almost as if by whim (心血来潮), partly because people just don’t like traffic policemen, and there are lots of other things for the government to spend money on than applying highway safety laws.

Researches looked at the month prior to a disastrous accident, and the number of traffic convictions (定罪), and then the same month in the year before. They found there were fewer tickets in the month before a disastrous accident than there were a year before, which suggests there’s a protective effect of having a ticket.

The scientists also turned up some surprising results. “Most of the crashes did not involve alcohol,” they reported. “The relative risk reduction associated with traffic convictions was remarkably consistent among women and men, regardless of age, prior driving record, and other personal data. Men, however, were involved in far more disastrous accidents than women and the most accident-prone (有倾向的) age was between 30 and 50.”

They also pointed out that most crashes could have been prevented by a small difference in driver behavior. So the next time you see that policeman in your rear-view mirror, give him or her a broad smile.

1. How will the drivers probably behave months after having traffic tickets?

A．Drive more attentively than before.	B．Return to where accidents happened.
C．Escape a spot check for alcohol.	D．Drive as fast as they did before.

2. Which statement about traffic laws is correct?

A．They have saved thousands of lives so far.

B．They are not favored by traffic policemen.

C．They are carried out consistently and sufficiently.

D．They are not the priority of the government’s budget.

3. What can be learned from paragraph 4?

A．Traffic tickets can guarantee safe driving.

B．It is necessary to reduce traffic convictions.

C．Disastrous accidents will decline with more traffic tickets given.

D．Tickets’ protective effect can be found before disastrous accidents.

4. What can be inferred from the research?

A．Its results applied to both men and women.

B．None of the traffic crashes involved alcohol.

C．Women aged 30 to 50 caused more disastrous accidents.

D．Drivers were used to looking at the mirrors while driving.